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Technical description and warranty card

TS1301-M

Y-maze test for mice

The Y-maze, as well as T-maze, is used to study spatial working memory and and alternation behavior. Animal behavior in this test is susceptible to hippocampal disfunction. It allows to measure the willingness of rodents to explore new environments. Rodents prefer to investigate a non-visited arm of the maze. Many brain regions such as hippocampus, septum, basal forebrain, and prefrontal cortex are involved in this task.

Material

Plastic (PVC), matte grey non-reflective surface.

Key features

Floor of the arms can be detached for easy cleaning

Food wells for rewarded learning paradigm are optionally available.

Dimensions

  rats mice
arm width 42.5 cm 32.5 cm
arm width 14.5 cm 8.5 cm
wall height 22.5 cm 15 cm

Components included

Y-Maze, food wells (optional).

Cleaning

The arena may be cleaned with alcohol solution (70%) or standard water-soluble non-agressive cleaning agents. Do not use organic solvents or other chemically aggressive substances. Do not use abrasive cleaning – this may damage the surface of the arena.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, protect from direct sunlight. Do not put additional weight on the surface of the assembled arena.

Components included

Y-образная арена, ключ 2.5мм

Assembling procedure

The product is shipped fully assembled. Carefully remove the protective film and wipe all surfaces with ethanol before use.

Limited warranty

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product within 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

- damage, accidental or otherwise, while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.

- damage caused by accident, misuse, tampering with or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the Instructions.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The product you purchased may differ from the one shown in the photo and/or in the assembling instructions.

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